Theme

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is...

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot

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For most literary passages, there is an underlying lesson that is taught and can be

inferred. What is the underlying lesson that can be inferred from a passage called?

• A. Main Idea

• B. Theme

• C. Setting

• D. Climax

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What is the difference between a theme of a story and a main idea of a story?

• They are the same thing. 
• Theme is a summary and a main idea is a life lesson.

• Theme is the life lesson you learn and a main idea is what the story is mostly about. 

• They both summarize the plot.

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The theme ties together other elements of the narrative, including the characters and the events of the plot.

• True

• False

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Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• how a character is feeling
• a "life lesson" the main character learns
• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
• the moral of the story

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Look at the image and decide what theme the image is trying to teach.Look at the image and decide what theme the image is trying to teach.

• You should cheat to win.

• Always work hard.

• It pays to be honest.

• Teamwork is best.

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If I am trying to find the theme in a story. I can ask myself: What did the characters learn?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not move.

• LaShonda knew she would always be grateful.

• RGB became famous for being a champion for gender equality.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

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Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Snow White was thoughtful and kind.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Juan risked his life to save his brother's.

• Happiness

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What does theme add to the story?

• A sense of location

• An important message

• Motivation for the characters

• Dialogue for the characters

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